All Reviews for Watersports & Ocean Adventures

I went parasailing, rode a bumper tube, and jet skiing. The staff were kind and it was very good. I would like to request it again when I go to Hawaii.

パラセーリング、バンパーチューブ、ジェットスキーをやりました。
スタッフの方々が親切でとてもよかったです。
また，ハワイに行った際はお願いしたいと思います。

Disappointed that we were Not at the real sand bar. We were to far away from it and the water level were too high to call it a sandbar. We were expecting to be able to stand at the sand bar.
The lunch provided was a disappointment.
What I really like was the staff, especially the guys helping with the kayaks and boat.

Hanauma Bay can be accessed by rental car or trolley, but there is a limit on the number of people allowed in the bay (reservations are required), so for those who prefer convenience, booking through Veltra is a good option. While there were fewer corals compared to the islands of Okinawa, since I went in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of fish and the number of larger fish. Although it was an early morning tour, there were initially few people (the seawater was a bit cold at first), and the morning-only tour was more than enough to enjoy.

I stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the meeting point was at the valet area (hotel entrance) of the neighboring Ilikai Hotel, which was accommodating in English, and there were no issues at all (there was hardly any conversation). By the way, the people I went with were from Germany, Brazil, and Asia. An English speaker among us handled the communication. Inside Hanauma Bay, we had free time. There were lockers available for valuables, but we didn't use them (we took turns going into the water as a family). You might want to bring drinks (and maybe some light snacks). Be aware that there are restrictions on the types of sunscreen you can use. They provided snorkeling gear, including fins, but given the current situation, we only brought our own snorkels. We thoroughly enjoyed our time until the return meeting time, and they drove us back to the morning meeting point. After a short break in the afternoon, we went shopping. I'm glad I visited Hanauma Bay for the first time!

ハナウマ湾はレンタカーやトローリーでも行けますが、湾に入るには人数制限（予約）があるので、色々と面倒な人はベルトラ予約が気楽です。沖縄の島々よりはサンゴは少なかったですが、AMにいったこともあり色々な魚の群衆や大きい魚が思ったより沢山いました。朝早いツアーでしたが、逆に人も最初は少なく（少々海水が最初冷たかった）、ＡＭのみのツアーで十分楽しめました。
ヒルトンビーチリゾートに宿泊していましたが、集合場所はとなりのホテルのイリカイホテルのバレットエリア（ホテルの入口）で、英語対応でしたが全く問題ありませんでした（ほぼ会話する事がない）。因みに一緒に行った人たちはドイツ、ブラジル、アジアの人。逆に英語のわかる人が代表で対応してくれました。ハナウマ湾の中は自由行動。貴重品用のロッカーありとのことでしたが使用しませんでした（家族の順番で海に入って対応）。飲み物は必要かも（軽食程度も）。日焼け止めは種類に規制があるのでご注意を。シュノーケルは足ひれ含めて貸してくれましたが、このご時世我々はシュノーケルのみ持参しました。帰りの集合時間まで十分に堪能して、朝の集合場所まで車で送ってくれました。午後は少し休憩後にショッピングなどに。初めてだったのでハナウマ湾行ってよかったです！

The weather was nice, and the wind was fairly strong, allowing us to enjoy stable sailing. We created great memories as a family of three. The promised Japan was also very pleasant. The boat ride to and from was quite rocky, so I recommend taking motion sickness medication. There was an incident where a young woman from a Chinese group vomited on a white person sitting next to her. The boat stopped, and the victim jumped into the sea to wash off the mess.

天気もよく、風もそこそこ強く、安定したセイリングを楽しみました。家族3人で、いい想い出ができました。お約束のジャパンも気持ち良かったです。行き帰りの船はかなり揺れるので、酔い止め薬をおすすめします。中国陣グループの若い女性が、となりに座っていた白人にゲロをぶちまけるというハプニングがありました。船を止めて、被害者は海にとびこみ汚れを洗い流していました。

It was difficult to steer the ship due to the approaching typhoon, strong winds, and high waves. However, the atmosphere inside the boat was lively and enjoyable, and the staff were kind, which was great.

台風が近づいて風が強く波が高いのでシープの操縦が難しかった。ただ船の中は盛り上がり楽しくスタッフさんも親切で良かった。

The staff are all very friendly, helpful and excellent energy. Very convenient with free pickup from hotel. Most staffs are fluent with Japanese. The singers have beautiful voices.There are lots of activities choices to enjoy with. And very safe with multiple staff stand by around to make sure you are doing okay. Only complain is I wish we have more time.Did not want it to end. Highly recommended it.

I had a great experience!

However, the meeting point was a bit difficult to find, and I almost arrived right at the meeting time, but they were very kind and accommodating.

楽しい経験ができました！

ただ、集合場所が少し分かりにくく、集合時間ギリギリになってしまいましたが、優しく対応してくれました。

I thought I could walk on the sand but I didn’t know this boat was not able to go closer. The water was so high and I couldn’t even stand.
But I enjoyed entertainment on the boat.

We had a great time kayaking as a couple for the first time. Meeting at 7 AM was early for us coming from Waikoloa, but we were relieved to be easily found near the meeting point upon arrival. After receiving instructions on how to operate the kayak and doing some warm-up exercises from Noni, we quickly got into the kayaks and started our activities. The waves were high that day, so we couldn't enter the caves, and getting close was thrilling as we had to navigate the strong waves. We continued to enjoy kayaking, and at the end, we went snorkeling. The snorkeling was done after getting off the kayak. Due to the waves and our energy being spent on kayaking, we only snorkeled a little near the bay. It takes quite a bit of energy, so I was fine with about 30% snorkeling, but if you expect snorkeling to be the main activity, you might be disappointed. Depending on the weather, the plan can change, but for us, it was about 70% kayaking and 30% snorkeling. During a break from kayaking, we visited a hamburger place that Noni recommended, and it was delicious and impressive. Thanks to Noni's guidance, we had a wonderful time. By the way, there are no changing rooms or showers, so we changed in the car and went back to the hotel to shower.

初めてのカヤックで夫婦で楽しい時間を過ごしました。朝7時集合はワイコロアから移動の我々には朝早かったですが、到着したら集合場所付近ですぐ発見されて良かったです。ノニさんからカヤックの操作説明と準備運動をしてから、早速カヤックに乗り、しばらくカヤックでの活動です。当日は波が高く洞窟の中は入れず、近づくと波が高いので一進一退でスリル満点でした。その後もカヤックで楽しみ、最後にシュノーケリングします。シュノーケリングは乗っているカヤックから降りてします。当日は波があり、我々の体力もカヤックで消費していたので、湾の近くで少しだけシュノーケリングしました。体力を結構使うので、私はシュノーケリング3割くらいで良かったですが、シュノーケリングメインと思って、参加するとガッカリかもです。当日の天候により臨機応変になるとのことですが、我々はカヤック7割シュノーケリング3割くらいでした。カヤックの休憩中にノニさんに教えてもらったハンバーガー屋さんに後日、行ったら美味しくて感動しました。ノニさんのガイドのおかげで我々はとても楽しかったです。ちなみに、着替えもシャワーもないので、車の中で着替えてホテルに戻ってシャワーを浴びる感じです。

This was an amazing adventure to do with the whole family, and the host were great

Kualoa Ranch is vast, and you can go horseback riding and tour the filming locations by bus, along with many other tour participants. For those who don't understand English at all, it seemed like they just let the bus driver's explanations go in one ear and out the other. Everything was explained in English. There were also many participants who were not Japanese.

The scenery was very beautiful. The buffet had very few food options, and there were flies, so my nervous child couldn't eat much.

It's best to think of it as completely different from something like Universal Studios.

クアロアランチは広大で、乗馬できロケ地をバスで回ったりたくさんのツアーの方と現地でもバスで回ります。英語がさっぱり分からない方には
バス運転手の説明も聞き流す感じの様でした。
全て英語説明でした。
日本人以外の参加者も多数おられました。

景色は非常によかったです。
ビュッフェは食べるものがすくなくハエがたかって
神経質なうちの子はあまり食べられませんでした。

ユニバーサルスタジオの様な感じでは全く違うと
思われた方が良いです。

This is our 2nd time to vacation in Oahu and visited Hanauma both times. Our 2nd trip we decided to book an organized tour because our first experience wasn't too great. This tour was absolutely incredible! Can't say enough positive things about it but here we go:

1) The guide showed up to our hotel early which is so refreshing
2) He was super knowledgeable, kind and enjoyable to be around
3) Before the snorkeling tour, he was amazing with sharing information about how to do it and what to expect
4) They had the nicest and softest mask and fins equipment I've ever received on a snorkeling tour
5) The hour long tour was amazing and we saw tons of fish and even a turtle
6) He provided snacks and water afterwards
7) He patiently got us back to our hotel and just truly blew us away.

Very highly recommended!

I was a little late, but it was helpful that the boat hadn't left yet.
It was the last flight in the evening, but it took a long time to get through the city traffic. Please be careful.
The flight was a lot of fun, but you will be dropped into the sea once before landing, so make sure to wear a swimsuit.

時間に少し遅れてしまいましたがボートが出る前だったので助かりました。
夕方最後のフライトでしたが市内の渋滞で移動にとても時間がかかりました。ご注意下さい。
フライトはとても楽しかったですが着地前に海に一回落とされますので水着必着です。

The snorkeling in the early morning had high water clarity and was very good. A seal also appeared and was very cute. By the time we were leaving, the sand was stirred up and it was a bit murky, so it was great to go in the morning.

Snorkeling equipment was included in the rental, but there was a mishap where the driver forgot to hand it to us. The entrance fee is paid collectively by the representative, so only cash is accepted. Please be aware of this.

朝一番でのシュノーケルで水の透明度が高くとても良かったです。アザラシも現れてとても可愛いかったです。
帰るころには砂が舞って少し濁っていたので朝一にしてとても良かったです。
シュノーケル等レンタルがついていましたが運転手さんが私達に渡し忘れるハプニングもありました。
入場料はまとめて代表者が払うので現金のみしかダメでした。ご注意下さい。

I participated with my 9-year-old child. Surprisingly, the water in the morning was quite cold, and it was advised to wear a wetsuit, which we rented, and that was accurate! We also rented prescription masks, and both my child, who has poor eyesight, and I were able to enjoy watching cute fish (we even saw schools of fish!) and turtles without feeling cold.

I suddenly became scared of the ocean after not snorkeling for a while and couldn't swim at first, but the instructor, Chieko, kindly held my hand and helped me swim. Another instructor, Dan, also gave gentle advice! As a professional, he took us around to spots where we could see fish. Dan also provided various guidance in Japanese during the car transfer.

In the end, it cost quite a bit, but it was definitely worth the money! We made wonderful memories of Hawaii! Thank you very much!

9歳の子供と2人で参加しました。
意外と朝の海の水は冷たく、ウェットスーツを着たほうが良いとのアドバイスで借りましたが、これが正確でした！
度付きマスクも借りて、目の悪い子供共々、寒さを感じることなく、かわいい魚(魚の群れも観られました！)と亀を観ることができました。
私は久しぶりのシュノーケリングに、急に海が怖くなり最初は泳げなかったのですが、インストラクターのチエコさんが優しく手を引いてくれ、泳ぐことができました。
同じくインストラクターのダンも優しくアドバイス！プロならでは！で、魚が観られるスポットを廻ってくれました。
ダンはクルマの送迎でも日本語で色々と案内してくれました。
結果的にお金は大分掛かりましたが、払うだけの価値は充分ありました！
よいハワイの思い出ができました！
本当にありがとうございました！

The sandbar itself is an awesome natural phenomenon, and having a top-notch crew that supports you during your visit is a great benefit! Their boat cruise out to the sandbar provides you with water and a snack, as well as offers a place out of the sun to change or use the restrooms which would otherwise be completely unavailable without them. PLUS, they provide so much equipment to snorkel, kayak, play volleyball, and swim with lifejackets that is all included in the initial price. Definitely recommend the banana boat or tube ride though, as the thrill of being pulled behind a speed boat across this paradise is beautiful and quite fun! Overall, excellent experience that allows you to enjoy a natural phenomenon I've never experienced before.

I can’t believe I did this in Pacific Ocean.
Best thrilling experience I have ever had and Hawaiian Parasailing made it so easy. The captain and his crew was awesome.

The donuts we had on the boat were delicious. The singing, the sea, and the Japanese guide were all kind and it was the best. I definitely want to go again.

船で食べれるドーナツ美味しかった。
歌も海も日本人ガイドさんも親切で
サイコーでした。
是非また行きたいです。

We participated as a family. During snorkeling, we were able to see the coral reefs and fish up close. We also rode kayaks together as a family, and although it was optional, we got to experience the banana boat, which made the kids very happy. We created wonderful memories as a family and would like to participate again next time.

家族で参加させて貰いました。
シュノーケリングではまじかで珊瑚礁と魚を見ることができ、家族で一緒にカヤックに乗ったり、オプションですが、バナナボートも体験することができ、子供達も大喜び。家族での良い思い出ができ、次回も参加したいと思います。

It's within walking distance from Waikiki Beach and easy to get to. It became a great travel memory that four older adults could thoroughly enjoy.

ワイキキビーチから歩いていける距離で行きやすい。
初老の大人4人でも大いに楽しむことができる、良い旅の思い出になった。

Convenient Hawaiian Parasail located just a short walk from Hilton Hawaiian Village✨
This was my second time taking a sky walk.
With the pleasant breeze blowing, I felt like a bird, and the view from above was absolutely amazing.

ヒルトンハワイアンビレッジから歩いて直ぐの所にある便利なハワイアンパラセイルさん✨
今回で2回目の空中散歩してきました
気持ち良い風に吹かれながら、鳥になったよーな気分で、上空から眺める景色は全て最高

It's better not to expect shallow waters.

There were plenty of activities, so it was fun. The staff provided explanations in Japanese, live performances, and meals, which made the experience very fulfilling.

The seating is assigned, and you leave your belongings in that space when going to the sea. In case of theft, there are surveillance cameras. If you're concerned, it's better to secure your belongings with a lock.

One slight disappointment was that I rode the banana boat with my spouse, and since we were together, we couldn't take a photo. When I asked if we could at least get a photo at the moment we boarded, they declined. I thought it would have been better not to do it if we couldn't capture the memory.

I forgot my sunglasses on the return bus, and when I contacted the support center, they delivered them to my hotel. They also provided assistance in Japanese.

浅瀬になることを期待しないほうがいいです。

アクティブティが沢山あったので楽しかったです。
スタッフの方も日本語の説明や、生の演奏、食事もあったのでとても充実はしました。

席は決まっていて、荷物はそのスペースに置いて海に行きます。
万が一、盗まれた場合は監視カメラがあるそうです。不安な方は荷物に鍵を付けた方がいいです。

少し残念なのが、バナナボートに乗ったんですが。夫婦で乗ってしまったら撮れないので、乗る瞬間だけでも、写真頼めないですかと言ったら、断られました。写真に残らないなら、やらなければ良かったと思いました。

帰りのバスにサングラスを忘れて、サポートセンターに問い合わせたら、ホテルまで届けにきてくれました。こちらも日本語対応ありました。

First parasailing experience. We participated as a parent-child duo with no understanding of English at all. The staff at the reception had some knowledge of Japanese, but the two boat staff only spoke English. There were five groups in total (two groups were foreigners, and three groups were Japanese) that set off together. We took turns flying in the order determined by the staff. At one point, one person got seasick and had to go overboard, so I think those prone to motion sickness should take precautions. When parasailing, it was okay to wear sunglasses and have a smartphone hanging around your neck (at your own risk). When landing, they lifted us up a bit again just as our feet touched the water, and ultimately, we were lowered onto the boat, so we hardly got wet. I couldn't understand the staff's instructions (in English) at all, but I could feel the fun atmosphere, and I really enjoyed it! The whole experience from check-in to disbanding took about an hour and a half, and considering the location near Hilton, I think it's an easily accessible activity to try.

初パラセイル。全く英語が分からない親子で参加。受付のスタッフさんは少し日本が分かる方でしたが、ボートのスタッフさん２名は英語のみ。私たちを含めて５組（２組は外国人、３組は日本人）で出発。スタッフさんの決めた順番で１組ずつ飛びました。途中、お一人の方が船酔いで海に◯いていたので、乗り物酔いされる方は対策が必要かと思います。パラセイルする際は、サングラスと首からスマホをかけたままでOKでした(自己責任で)。降りる時は足が膝くらいまで水に着いたタイミングでもう一度少し飛ばして(浮かせて)くれて、最終的にはボートの上に降ろしてもらえたのでほとんど水にぬれませんでした。スタッフさんの話(英語)は全く分かりませんでしたが、楽しい雰囲気は伝わってきましたし、実際にとても楽しめました！受付から解散まで約１時間半で、ヒルトンの近くという場所を考えると気軽に体験できるアクティビティだと思います。

I participated in a snorkeling tour. It started with being picked up at the hotel, and everything went smoothly, allowing me to enjoy snorkeling at Hanauma Bay comfortably.

There were about 10 participants, and having two guides who spoke Japanese made me feel at ease.

The view at Hanauma Bay was amazing. Compared to the coral reefs in Japan (like Okinawa), the fish swimming there were larger and more dynamic.

シュノーケリングのツアーに参加しました。
ホテルへお迎えに来ていただいたところから始まって、
すべて順調で、快適にハナウマ湾のシュノーケリングを楽しむことができました。

参加者は10人ぐらいで、日本語のできるガイドさんが2名ついてくださったので安心でした。

ハナウマ湾は眺めが最高でした。
日本の珊瑚礁（沖縄とか）と比べて泳いでる魚が大きくてダイナミックでした。

Seeing Hawaii from the sky was exceptional!

Before the experience, I was a bit scared, but once I actually flew, it was not scary at all. In fact, it was so pleasant that I wanted to keep flying forever. A girl who looked about five years old was also flying without any fear.

The boat sways quite a bit, so if you're prone to motion sickness, taking motion sickness medication is a must!

You can choose between the wet course and the dry course, but I definitely recommend the wet course.

There are no showers around, but the waters of Hawaii don't leave you feeling sticky or gross, so I was fine going shopping afterward without a shower.

The staff were very kind, and I had a great time. This is an activity I highly recommend.

空から見るハワイは格別でした！

体験前は少し怖かったのですが、実際に飛んでみると全く怖くなく、
むしろ心地よく、ずっと飛んでいたいくらいでした。
５歳くらい？の女の子もまったく怖がらずに飛んでいました。

ボートがかなり揺れるので、酔いやすい人は酔い止め必須です！

ビシャビシャコースとドライコースが選べますが、
ビシャビシャコースが断然お勧めです。

辺りにシャワーはありませんが、
ハワイの海はベタベタ気持ち悪くならず、
体験後にシャワーなしで買い物に行ったりしても（私は）平気でした。

スタッフの方がとても親切で、とても楽しく過ごせました。
とてもお勧めのアクティビティです。

I made a reservation for the experience starting at 10 AM. The meeting time was at 9:30 AM, and after completing the procedures, we departed just before 10 AM. We arrived at the experience site in just a few minutes. There were about four groups at the same time, so we enjoyed parasailing in turns for about 5 to 10 minutes each. Our family of four enjoyed it in two rounds. It was my first time experiencing this, but there was no fear like on a thrilling ride; instead, we ascended like a kite and had plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. At the highest point, I felt a little nervous due to the height and the swaying from the wind, but when we descended, they intentionally dropped us into the sea, though it only got my feet and backside slightly wet. In terms of cash, there was a $1 fee per person mentioned in the email, plus tips. They also take photos with a digital camera, which costs $40 for the group, and they share the photos with you afterward. We also received an SD card. Since we were staying at Hilton Village, we could walk there, making it a recommended activity for a relatively short time.

朝10時からの体験に予約。集合は９時半で、手続きなどして10時前には出発。数分で体験する沖に到着。同時刻に４グループくらいいたので、順番に５分から10分程度のパラセーリングが楽しめます。うちは家族４人で2回に分けて楽しみました。自分は初めての体験だったのですが、絶叫系のアトラクションのような恐怖も無く、凧のようにどんどん上昇していき、ゆとりを持って景色を楽しめました。さすがに一番高い時は、高さや風による揺れで、少しドキっとしましたが、、、降りるときに、わざと?海に落としてくれますが、足やお尻が少し濡れる程度です。現金はメールで案内が来る一人１ドルのほか、チップ、あとデジカメで写真を撮ってくれるので、その費用が１グループ４０ドル、終わったら写真を共有してくれます。SDカードももらいました。ヒルトンビレッジに泊まっていたので徒歩で行けて、比較的短時間のアクティビティとしてはおすすめです。

This was our 3rd time on this boat. The crew and musicians are the best around and always make it a great experience. I highly recommend this trip to all that are looking for a fun adventure in one of the most beautiful places on Oahu. Trust me you will not be disappointed.

very disappointed! $140 is way too much. We also paid extra $20 for lunch - and only got a sandwich with 2 pieces of pineapple - I mean this is a SNACK not a Lunch actually..

We were also only allowed to kayak in a certain tiny room. So we basically drove in circles and could not explor the beautiful sandbar - wow. So It would be cheaper if we had rent the kayak by our own!!

Too expensive - would rather pay the half of the price or less, but definitely not more!

It was quite crowded, and there wasn't enough space between our fishing spots and the neighboring ones. I had reserved to use two rods, but ended up using just one. We were the only Japanese people there.

I used a two-hook rig with a body. The bait was cuttlefish. I caught four fish: two Mumehagi (like a tropical version of the Umatsurahagi), one fish that looked like an old man, and one fish that resembled an Eso. I missed two big bites.

The fishing time felt like just under two hours. I think if you can find the bottom, you can catch fish. The current was fast, and everyone was struggling. The fish that looked like an old man probably could have been eaten, but the crew asked us to release it, so we couldn't eat it.

There were no life jackets. It was the first time I fished without one. It might be that there are no laws requiring them overseas. The tour reservation mentioned that water and juice were included, but there was no provision from the boat (perhaps there was an explanation, but as far as I could see, no one around me received anything), so I think it's best to bring your own drinks.

The scenery is very beautiful. Sunscreen is a must.

結構混んでいて、隣の釣座との間が充分になく、2本竿を出す予約をしていましたが、1本にしました。
日本人は私たちだけでした。
胴付きの2本針仕掛け。エサはイカの切り身。
4匹釣れました。
ムスメハギ2匹(ウマヅラハギの南国バージョンみたいな)
オジサンっぽい魚1匹
エソっぽい魚1匹
大きなあたり2回バラし

釣りの時間は、体感で2時間弱ぐらいですかね。
底を取れれば、釣れると思います。
潮流れが速く、皆さん苦戦してました。
オジサンっぽい魚は、おそらく食べられそうでしたが、船の方にリリースしてくださいと言われ、食べられず。
ライフジャケットは無し。釣りをするときライフジャケットしなかったのは初めて。海外ではしなくて良い法律なのかもしれません。
水、ジュースが含まれるとツアーの予約には書いてありましたが、船からの提供は無かったので(もしかしたら、説明はあったのかもしれませんが、私が見る限り、周りの人も誰も貰ってませんでした)、水分はしっかりと持参したほうが良いと思います。
景色はとてもきれいです。
日焼け止め必須です。

It was really cold. I couldn't stay in the sea for even five minutes. The wind was strong, and the weather wasn't good.
I heard from relatives in Kaneohe that summer weather has a cycle, and during our time, there were just a few days with a lot of wind, clouds, and showers.
It seems that the sandbar is not often visible; we couldn't see it at all this time. The water was up to my chest, and the waves were strong. When I got on the free kayak, I was swept away immediately, and it was scary.
If possible, I would like to make a reservation while checking the weather on-site.
The crew members were very kind and warm. My mother had a hard time with seasickness, but we are grateful for their heartfelt support.

とにかく寒かった。寒くて5分も海にいられない。風も強い。天候よくなかった。
カネオヘ在の親戚に、夏の天気はサイクルがあって私達の時はちょうど風があり曇とシャワーが多い数日間だったようです。。。
サンドバー、なかなかみられないようです、
この時は全く見られなかった。海水が胸まであり波も強く、無料のカヤックに乗ったら、すぐに流され、怖かったです。
できるなら、現地で天気見ながら申し込みしたい。
船の方々はとても親切で暖かいです。母が酔い大変でしたが、心温まる対応していただき感謝しております。